Department Archives: School of Performing Arts

Led by Jeff Rupert, UCF’s premier jazz ensemble, The Flying Horse Big Band, recently dropped its 9th studio album, Unbridled, to high acclaim. The dynamic album, released on Flying Horse Records, is a collaboration with legendary saxophonist and educator George Garzone. In a review for Paris-Move, Thierry De Clemensat praised the band’s fearless curiosity and […]

Panelists discussed how stories shape traditions, inspire communities, and even influence large-scale projects such as multi-billion-dollar theme parks.

UCF’s Project Spotlight hosted a one-act play festival made up entirely of student-written, directed, and performed work.

The 2025 Luminary Awards recognize UCF’s brightest stars, including two College of Arts and Humanities faculty members.

Orlando Family Stage interviews scenic designer and UCF associate professor Tim Brown.

Carl Fischer returns to UCF’s School of Performing Arts as artist-in-residence.

UCF’s themed experience master’s program helps future creators design immersive worlds.

UCF Alumn Justin Sargent shares his journey to Broadway, highlighting the people and places that impacted him.

In this podcast episode, Theron Skees talks with Peter Weishar about teaching the next generation of themed experience leaders how to create unforgettable worlds.

Celebrate National Video Games Day with study music recommendations from Associate Professor of Music Theory Will Ayers.